Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-40
Insect, vermin and rodent control
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practice. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to residential buildings shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. Screens shall not be required in rooms located sufficiently high in the upper stories of multiple dwellings as to be free of mosquitoes, flies and other flying insects.
Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-40 establishes that all grounds, buildings, and structures must be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, with extermination methods following accepted industry practices. Basement and cellar openings must be screened with wire mesh or similar materials wherever rodent or vermin risk exists. Between May 1 and October 1, residential building entrances must have self-closing devices or screens, and ventilation openings must be screened, though upper-story rooms high enough to be naturally free of flying insects are exempt from the screening requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under § 157-40 generally maintain a documented pest-control program that uses accepted extermination methods and keeps all grounds and structures free of infestation. Compliant operators inspect basement and cellar openings for gaps and install wire mesh or equivalent screening wherever rodent or vermin risk is identified. From May 1 through October 1, operators ensure that residential entrances are fitted with self-closing devices or screens and that ventilation openings are screened, while tracking which upper-story rooms may qualify for the flying-insect exemption.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 157-40, tenants in Clarkstown residential buildings have a right to premises that are free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with properly screened openings and self-closing entrance devices in place during the May 1–October 1 season. If these conditions are not met, tenants may document the issue in writing and report it to the local code enforcement or housing inspection authority, which has the power to investigate and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rockland County housing codes can help residents understand available options, including raising a code violation as part of a broader housing complaint.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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